In the past 30 years, change has dramatically altered the Lasallian Project in the USA/Toronto region. The most radical change has been and continues to be the “Return to the Poor.” It moves at an ever-increasing pace.
Today, as a Lasallian in the third half of my life, you and I are lovers.
Building strong and connected families among our neighbors is the passion of women and men who share their lives in the extensive Bedford Park Community of the Bronx.
During Covid-19, “sheltering in place” is my opportunity to discover what is growing in my heart. Retirement for me is all about falling in love.
A reflective exploration of “association” as a deeply relational, almost feminine way of being, this piece invites us to move beyond individualism toward a more contemplative, interconnected life rooted in love, presence, and shared mission.
A heartfelt response to the needs of vulnerable families and to the God who calls through them. Initially felt within us, this call links us with many others as a family — the Lasallian Family.
A meditation on how small actions—often unnoticed—carry a ripple effect far beyond our immediate awareness, shaping lives, relationships, and mission in ways both subtle and profound.
Drawing from lived experience “on the street,” revealing how moments of connection, resilience, and unexpected grace can emerge in the most difficult environments — reminding us that change often begins in small, human encounters.
On February 9, 2015 news outlets across the world announced the death of Kayla Jean Mueller, 26, at the hands of her ISIS militant captors in Syria.
Some people seem to arrive exactly when they’re needed—offering support, clarity, or simply presence. A reflection on those “Lasallian angels” and the quiet ways they shape lives and community.
